1KHO 815: Stop Looking For Instructions Austin Kleon, Don't Call It Art

We are drowning in advice and somehow more unsure of ourselves than ever. Austin Kleon returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to talk about creativity, childhood, boredom, trust, and why the people who build meaningful lives often stop looking for instructions and start paying attention to what fascinates them. Drawing from his new book Don't Call It Art, Austin shares how his children taught him more about curiosity, imagination, and meaningful work than any creative writing class ever could. Ginny and Austin talk about John Holt, unschooling, screen culture, creative courage, and the surprising freedom that comes when you stop trying to control the future and start paying attention to what is right in front of you. This episode is a refreshing reminder that a fulfilling life is rarely built by following someone else's map. It grows from curiosity, wonder, and the willingness to see where the next step leads. Get your copy of Don't Call it Art here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1KHO 815: Stop Looking For Instructions Austin Kleon, Don't Call It Art is an episode from The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast by Ginny Yurich.

This episode is 59:56 long.

This episode was published on Jun 2, 2026.

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